DIOCESE
Diocese offers family, parish relations seminar
The diocesan Department of Youth, Marriage and Family Life will sponsor a seminar entitled “Family Systems, Parish Systems – Connecting the Domestic Church to the Parish” March 15 in the diocesan Pastoral Center, 701 Lawrenceville Rd., Trenton.
At World Marriage Day, couples reflect on their vocation
Love was in the air on Feb. 8 in St. Clement Parish, Matawan, when more than 85 couples gathered to pay tribute to their marriages at the World Marriage Day 2014 celebration.
Bishop visits 'sacred space' for World Day of the Sick
Residents of Morris Hall, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center and Villa Vianney, the diocesan facility for retired priests, Lawrenceville, were delighted and “blessed” to have Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrate Mass for the diocesan observance of the Diocese for the World Day of the Sick Feb. 11.
Trenton Diocesan Council of Parent Teacher Association to receive award
The National Catholic Educational Association has announced that the Trenton Diocesan Council of Parent Teacher Association will be presented with the 2014 Distinguished Home and School Association Award.
Courage resounds at annual men's conference
Many men who were looking for a different kind of challenge found what they were looking for in the advice they were given at this year's Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference Feb. 22, in St. Mary Parish, Middletown.
Bishop O'Connell's homily for the Catholic Men's Rally 2014 Mass
Furniture is a big-ticket item. Not only can good furniture be expensive but it can really make a difference in a home. Walk into anyone’s home and look around.
Catechetical ministry workshop to be held April 5
The diocesan Ministry of Catechesis and Evangelization will present “A Catechist’s Journey: Teaching the Catholic Faith” April 5 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold.
'Open your hearts to life'
Respect for life was creatively expressed by students in kindergarten through eighth grade in Catholic schools, religious education programs and youth groups throughout the Diocese, as they participated in the diocesan Department of Pastoral Care’s annual Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest.
Bishop O'Connell to preside at Rite of Election on March 9
Doors to diocesan cathedrals throughout the world will open wide on the First Sunday of Lent, March 9, and welcome all who gather for what has been regarded as one of the most significant evangelization events of the liturgical year – the Rite of Election.
CORRECTION: Annulment Information Session schedule
In the Feb. 13 edition on page 21, the date and location of the Annulment Information Evenings, was noted incorrectly. There will be no Annulment Information Evening March 8 in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 121 Bridge Ave., Red Bank.
A statement from Bishop O'Connell on the gas explosion in Ewing Township
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I reach out to those affected by the massive gas explosion in Ewing Township which left one woman dead, several others injured and still many others displaced by damage to their homes.
Bishop invites prayerful support for Ewing Township explosion victims
As details of a March 4 gas line explosion that occurred in a Ewing Township townhouse complex remain under investigation by authorities, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has conveyed his prayers and support to all who were impacted.
STATEMENT OF BISHOP O'CONNELL ON THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELECTION OF POPE FRANCIS
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I join Catholics and, indeed, all people of good will throughout our Diocese in offering our prayerful congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis on the occasion of the first anniversary of his election as Pope.
Catholic Scouting Court of Honor recognizes faith, service
Catholic Boy Scouts from around the Diocese gathered in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, March 2 for the annual Court of Honor awards ceremony.
Explanation of Awards:
Following are brief descriptions of Scouting awards
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